Regular Microdermabrasion for a 49-year-old?

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Microdermabrasion and frequency

July 15th, 2012

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Your skin should be assessed by a dermatologist to see if microdermabrasion is an appropriate treatment for you. If it is, it can be performed every 4 to 6 weeks to keep skin smooth and stimulate some collagen. Use sun protection daily.

Frequency of microdermabrasion

August 28th, 2009

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It should first be determined what you are trying to improve and what the optimal treatment is for your particular concern. You may in fact benefit more from a chemical peel or BOTOX or fillers or laser. I would see a dermatologist to best determine your problem areas and the best way to deal with them. In the meantime, doing a microdermabrasion series of 4-6 treatments one month apart followed by a maintenance regimen every 3-4 months is a good starting point for improving skin texture and tone.

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